Advice on using a bit burr?

While I do see that a bit burr would help provide an immediate fix for your problem, I also see "miracle gadget" written all over it. I don't see how this actually teaches the horse not to lean on the rein instead of just hurting him when he does. If it were me, I'd do more exercises and focus on some re-training before resorting to a burr. If you're into eventing, you must do dressage so have you thought about focusing your schooling on that area for a while? A few dressage lessons (try a new trainer even if you already have one) will help shed more light on the problem and maybe offer a more long term solution.

Bit Burr

I have never used one myself, but I do remember when an acquaintance where I boarded tried it for awhile. I don't recall how long she left it in place, but I do recall that when it was removed, the problem did return. I remember the analogy to tie downs being made. Sorry for my aging memory cells...I think she had it on for a number of days, or even weeks.....big difference, huh? Anyway, I am sure of the memory that the problem did return after the burr was removed.

Add....the only thing I can add is that the woman who was using the burr was training in dressage at the time, and was a fairly accomplished horsewoman who would have been working on the same things you are working on.......I have been trying to remember more about this, but so far I'm drawing blanks.

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Advice on using a bit burr?

I just returned from a four day eventing clinic. Since my horse tends to get very heavy on the right rein, the clinician suggested using a bit burr on him for some amount of time to get him to lighten up on the right rein. I don't usually like to try out equipment that is new to me without some...

I am inclined to agree that the burr will help while it is in place, but the problem will return when it is removed. There is really no reason to stop using it.